Chaitra Navratri, a nine-day Hindu festival in honor of Durga, will be held in April 2024. This article provides details about the dates, puja timings, and Durga procession. Learn how to celebrate and worship the Holy Mother on this auspicious occasion.
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Mumbai: Chaitra Navratri, an important Hindu festival, will begin on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, according to the Hindu calendar. This is the beginning of her nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga.
Chaitra Navratri 2024
Chaitra Navratri usually begins with the Pratipada Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra every year. Pratipada Tithi will begin on April 8 this year at around 11:51 pm. However, the official start of Chaitra Navratri will be on April 9, according to the timing of sunrise.
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Mata Ki Sawali, the procession of the goddess, holds great significance during Navratri. Goddess Durga is traditionally depicted riding different vehicles depending on the day of the week when Navratri begins. Mata plans to ride a horse when Navratri begins on Tuesday.
There is deep symbolism behind Mata riding a horse this year. In Hindu beliefs, Mata riding a horse often represents significant social and political changes. Horses symbolize intensity, war, and anxiety, indicating potential upheaval in these areas.
Chaitra Navratri also took office in 2023 on Tuesday, ushering in notable political changes globally. This correlation has led to speculation about potential changes next year. Mata’s horseback procession symbolizes a time of change, but also hints at the challenges that ordinary citizens may face, such as disasters caused by natural disasters or political turmoil.
During Chaitra Navratri, the symbolic procession of Mata on horseback reminds us of the dynamic nature of life and the possibility of change. This festival is a time to think about, pray for, and seek blessings for a prosperous and peaceful future.
